Drôme — Saillans to Crest

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Classe II (II+). The classic family whitewater tour of one of France's last wild (undammed) rivers: clear green water, gravel rapids and swimming beaches from Saillans down toward Crest. Easy class II at normal flows, livelier and pushier above ~75 m3/s on the Saillans gauge. Several weirs/ramps are marked and easily run or portaged; rental bases at Saillans and Aouste-sur-Sye serve the reach all summer. Season: April-September; commercial bases operate April-September, best sport above ~50-75 m3/s at Saillans Gauge reference: Vigicrues 'La Drôme à Saillans'

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